This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
As everyone knows, the worst thing that can happen if you're on Santa's Naughty List is receiving a lump of coal or no present at all. What may come as a surprise to you is that even though Santa sees everything a child does all year, he doesn't actually put too many of them on the Naughty List.
Santa's a pretty giving guy, even when it comes to the naughty boys and girls… but do you know why coal is specifically the gift of choice for Jolly Old Saint Nicholas? While there are quite a few different theories on the origin of this tradition… to put it simply, Santa's sending these bad kids a message…
The tradition of giving coal to naughty children has found its place on the silver screen, from classic films that captured the hearts of generations to modern animated specials that continue to resonate with audiences.
Santa has a lot of letters to read, so here's how you can make his job easier: Write legibly. Include your full name and address in the letter. List the gifts you want in order of preferences. Be specific about the gifts you're asking for. Don't ask for gifts that might be too expensive.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, coal was commonly burned to heat homes, so when Santa Claus came to visit, it was convenient to grab a lump to leave for children on his "naughty" list. Of course, Santa would never give children lumps of coal for Christmas... unless they asked for it!
Santa is not a traditional figure here, and bad kids are not punished on Christmas. The closest thing is Saint Nicholas on 6th, who comes together with a Krampus / other evil helper of choice. Good kids get a small present, bad kids get coal and are said to be put in a sack and beaten by the Krampus.
Now let's talk about the dark side of Santa “if you're bad, you'll get no presents/coal”. Research suggests that threatening children with negative consequences isn't effective and doesn't change seem to change children's attitude to the undesirable behaviour all that much.
Calling the Santa Hotline is just a phone call away at 980-447-2682. You can call him anytime, not just during the holiday season. Remember, Santa Loves to Hear From You Santa and his team at the North Pole are always excited to hear from children all over the world.
When responding as Santa, make the response as personal as possible by highlighting your child's accomplishments over the past year. For example, helping around the house, receiving good grades in a particular subject at school or participating in community service activities.
It's 951-262-3062. When you dial the number, you'll be greeted by an enthusiastic “Ho, ho, ho” that Santa bellies out. “Merry Christmas! This is Santa Claus and you have reached my personal hotline,” he says.